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ramos says he was behind the wheel and there is a friend pulling the trigger. >> what do you take for responsibility for the family? >> he accuses judge and media of bias and prosecution of hiding evidence. but the loen survivor of the murders andrew bologna identified ramos as the shooter and in the end the jury convicted the 25-year-old not for pulling the trigger but still, for both murder and attempted murder. >> i think that reason why this jury found me guilty prime yairly is because when they want to give the family closure. >> the bologna family wore tee shirts yesterday with the words "justice is finally served". >> god answered our prayers. i miss my son and my grandkids. and i'm never going see them again.
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>> ramos says could care less what the public thinks of him but during the interview expressed sadness several times for danielle bologna, who lost her husband and two sons. >> i feel bad for that lady. i have to figure something to say to her, something nice. but what can you say? >> edwin ramos had two turn attorneys present. the only time they interrupted is when he told me his real last name is rosales and he began to explain what that is about. otherwise he was allowed to talk freely. we'll have more tonight at 6:00. >> authorities painting a dramatic picture of last night's violent standoff in san francisco ending with a sharp shooter killing a murder suspect. there is a s.w.a.t. officer firing a shot after he held police at bay inside of a apartment building and there is investigators twont speak
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with hughes about the murder of his mother. authorities say hughes opened fire shortly after officers arrived and continued shooting an hour. >> multiple gunshots through the floor, ceiling and walls. and officers on the scene had in idea how many folks had been evacuated. >> there are nearly 200 people evacuated despite bullets flying around. investigators told abc 7 news he lived with his mother and that she wanted him to move out. >> police are looking for an 11-year-old boy they say ran away from his group home. officials say he has not been seen since 6:30 last night.
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he has black hair and brown eyes. anyone with information is asked to call the police department. >> bay area teenager accused of shooting at two people and stealing a chef lamborghini was back in court today. max wade went before a judge and did not enter a plea. he is being charged as an adult in the theft of chef guy fieri's car. wade is facing two charges of attempted murder and a drive by shooting involving a girl he liked and her companion. his attorney entered a motion to bar the media from this trial. >> this is a very complicated case. i asked that the public keep an open mind. one of the most-important things in our society is right to presummation of evidence. >> he's being held at juvenile hall. >> university of california taking steps to cutoff access
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to the occupy encampment. today, california protested it's no longer allowing people to enter the area, anyone inside is still able to leave n a statement to abc 7 news the provost said the jufrt ready to try any means necessary to clear demonstrators by mid may so university researchers can begin their work. cal says it will negotiate about the future use of the land once they leave. >> there is a bay area city in financial turmoil took a blow today. there is a audit of hercules. how that city handles money. >> the controller mince nod words calling bookkeeping quote the worst a city accounting records i've seen. >> there is so much turmoil.
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>> the mayor says he thinks john chung is piling on his troubled city. chung's scathing oughtit during fiscal year 2009-to 10. >> let's say we're under attack. now, the captain decides to run a fire drill. >> roamero took over in june after the embattled mayor resigned and found during an old administration there is almost no accounting of how it spent nearly $2 million. and this includes $100,000 for public safety, 469 for a transit center. and there is $720,000 in-housing. >> they're talking about one segment there is no idea what could be out there. >> nelson was city manager at the time. he resigned now being sued by the city and investigated by fbi. >> i took on the job knowing
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that this is part of the mess we're going to have to clean up steve durant took over as city manager. >> i asked employees when it started they say it was before former city manager. it started to go into the direction. >> the state audit does criticize the staff for failing to supply most records requested and made 32 requests for 107 total documents. and turned over just 15. >> not too many people here now were here then so just finding files is a challenge. >> now, went on to say the state may ask hercules to return $2 million unaccounted for. and they've cut their budget by in two years from $23
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million two years ago expecting another $2 million deficit for the coming year. >> thank you very much. >> there is apple opening up its wallet announce it's agreed to split initial costs to add more workers at the plant. workers set to get better hours and pay. and followed a critical audit by fair labor association apple not commenting on the announcement. >> no word yet on what sparked a fire racing through a condo site last night in the heart of downtown. this broke out near city hall at about 10:00 and spread thin. firefighters were dousing hot spots this morning. and there is a wall of flames but firefighters stuck it out and beat it back. neighbors helped.
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>> and i started hosing my roof. there is a this thing in flames, i've never seen anything like that. >> there is no word on a cause. >> coming up from 7 on your side there is a car crash and california parents could soon be forced to have a doctor's visit before opting out of immunization autos bay area tom brady helped save a woman's live. actions inspired by his football mentor. abc 7 news continues in one minute.
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a minnesota couple is forcing prison time after forcing their 12-year-old daughter to wear a diaper in public they with arrested after shaving their daughter's hair forcing her to run
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outside wearing only a tank top and adult diaper while dozens of neighbors watched. the couple said they were punishing the girl for getting bad grades. police say the couple was laughing and joking saying they could not believe police were getting involved in this. the 12-year-old and two siblings now in foster care. >> there is a controversial bill forcing parents that don't want to vaccinate their kids to see a hnl care professional. and in the san jose unified school district just over 1% of the families opt out of the recommended vaccinations. and this is why the author says he wants to help parents make an informed decision. many parents worry classrooms can be an incubator for germs and disease. >> there is antibacterial stuff that doesn't cut it
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school districts want kids to get a number of vaccinations and parents can skrks do get personal belief wafers. >> folks don't have to outline what their reasons are, they can say there is a personal reason. we accept that. >> assembly passed a bill by democrat dr. richard cann adding one more piece of paper to this process requiring parents who don't immunize to talk with a licensed health care professional. >> this is important to ensure parents are able to make an informed decision about vaccinating their children for school entry. >> california medical association supports the bill saying there has been a surge of misinformation about vaccine autos having vaccines will prevent your children from getting potentially life-threatening infeks i feel strongly that all children
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should be vaccinated on schedule. >> opponents say it adds a requirement putting parents in a position of being bully bid doctors who they they know best. >> if it was easy to get a signature the reality is that we should not have to get permission to opt out of a medical procedure. >> doctors say the more that go unvaccinated the faster potentially deadly disease spreads through the population. >> there are parents entitled to their own decision fchl they feel they don't want to vaccinate, it's up to them. >> the office says the bill passed on a 48-26 vote moving on to senate likely to be heard by policy committees next month. >> thank you. >> thank you very much and just moments ago first drug to prevent hiv infection was given an okay for government
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approval. there is a board recommending proveal for the drug for people at high risk of contracting hiv. this includes gay and bisexual men and heterosexual couple was one hiv-positive partner. and it sells for about $900 per month. >> tom brady's efforts to find a kidney were not successful. he made a life saving connection and a difference and was groomed and coached by tom martinez. he needed a kidney to so brady went on facebook to encourage people to visit matching donors.com. and sadly, martinez died but the pleas did help someone. both live in the boston area. hughes inspired by what brady did, determined to help
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someone in need of a kidney. >> there is a san francisco restaurant owner wants john burton to apologize for comments made towards opponents of california's impending ban on foiegras accused of bullying chefs and others saying i like to sit down all 100 of them and have duck endused fat or better yet, dry oatmeal shoved into their mouths over and over again. in 2004, burton championed legislation to ban foie gras following i team reports exposing how birds were being force fed to make their livers larger than normal. >> there is some technology news, microsoft bing search engine announced revisions to bing that will tie it into social networking to include recommendations from friends
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and tweets. bing is hoping it will help loosen a sangel -- stangel hold on the internet search market. >> and sky rising tuition costs at california public universities are leading to unwanted results. the public policy institute released a report saying fewer graduates are enrolling in four year state universities past five years have seen declines in enrollment though the demand for higher education is up. and adds a number of recent graduates leaving the state increased. >> ups ask downs of the stock market are costing biggest banks kbrinls of dollars. jp morgan chase announced it's taken $2 billion in trading losses and the portfolio
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designed to protect the company. jp morgan shares plunges almost 7% in after-hours trading. >> and there is a phone shallly new twist in the crack down on texting while driving. >> a lot of people paying attention to this. a case in new jersey could expand who is liable for that. >> new jersey couple injured when the car was hit by a driver is suing the driver and the personal receiving the text. david and linda lost their left leg in the accident, they were side swipe bid a 19-year-old texting. the attorney says the woman he was texting is also responsible. others they disagree. >> that texter has no idea where the other person is, driving, home. >> and in alabama an ambulance driver is on trial for manslaughter, prosecutors believe he was text whgt
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ambulance rear ended another vehicle. and federal government has a plan to avoid using taxpayer dollars to bail out big bank asks usually focuses on ensuring your deposits but now, it's come up with a plan to rescue failing banks without using taxpayer money. and would reorganize assets to prevent the two fwoig fail syndrome when tax dollars went to save big banks to prevent an economic tail spin for anyone elts. and mortgage rates did fall to another low. today, the average rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage kicked down to 3.83% and that is down a notch and also lowest rate since record keeping began back in 19 50s and buying and
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refinancing never more affordable. >> they're rock bottom. >> unbelievable. >> thank you. >> and jand patel has the accu-weather forecast. >> we're getting closer to mother's day weekend z also, stuff. >> absolutely. and warm weather for mother's day. there is today if you had a chance to go outside you know it was gorgus out there. we're looking at downtown san francisco. there is a high so far 71 degrees. was it warm enough for you? we're going continue warming trend bayside skpinland. there is a view from our emeryville cam rachl you can see across the bay up towards sutro tower, twin peaks there. there is no fog left from morning. there is a satellite perspective. we did have patches in fog.
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this afternoon, clear and we're expecting clear skies to be with us throughout evening hours. and sfo reporting winds 30 miles per hour now. sunny, warmer coast and bay about five to degree warmer than yesterday. just as promised. 7 ows and 80s across the bay area, and we have 68 in san francisco. and 59 degrees in half moon bay. our highlights, clear tonight. morning clouds will see very warm conditions inland friday and saturday. and that is going to turn cooler for mother's day. still nice. there is low pressure inland, high pressure over pacific. there is a spring time alignment. dry winds continuing that is what kept our skies clear this afternoon and what provided warming for coastal and bayside communities. there is weakening just enough to allow low clouds to form near the coast for morning
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hours. there is warming will continue. the coast and bay got it. bay and inland will see warm up. nice looking weather to end to the week. tomorrow morning clouds near the coast. there are 51 degrees in san francisco. we'll see upper 40s most of the rest of the bay area into 50s so tomorrow morning cool in pocket. there is a warm day inland. there is 87 degrees in livermore. there is almost approaching 90 degrees there. 72 degrees in san francisco. about the same as today. half moon bay breezy 65 degrees. it's 83 degree day. we're looking at nice looking
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weather as well. there is mid-80s around morgan hill. up into 90s by saturday inland. mid-60s coast side. mother's day low 60s to mid-80s so still beautiful. cooling continues on monday. and welcome spring in the bay area. >> we have some developing news now. want to let you know about major delays on bart at this hour because of equipment problems. >> affecting pittsburgh bay point line. >> we'll update you as soon as we have more information. >> we have more ahead including win name suggestion for the peregrine falcon chick autos big dreams 25 years ago
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and we catch up with a man who has followed through on his plans to be a successful entrepreneur. that is at 6:00. we'll be right back here.
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police detectives hope you can recognize a suspect believed to be involved with a church vandalism. >> now, there have been fuzzy but you can make out a young male wearing a necklace. vandals hit a lot of damage to that church. statues spray painted and had paint poured on them. windows broken. those responsible broke a item that's are more than 300 years old. >> san jose's falcon babies have names, named hope, thundering and cobalt. hundreds of people vote on 80 names. winners chosen by students and they're expected to flej incoming weeks they leave the nest and learn how to fly. cool names. >> coming up next it's like dr. doolittle. >>
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at 6:00 san francisco hand made economy. tonight the push to get to you buy locally made goods and one company that learned it's not easy to make things here. and the remarkable journey two of world photographers whose pictures changed history. one man's mission attacked three times while abroad only to be left behind he says by
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his insurance company back home. >> it's coming up at 5:00 and 6:00. >> thank you. >> and the state kol looked like a zoo today. >> several different animals from sea world so lawmakers could take a look. that is just one of the animals to make the trip today. >> this is sea world says it's a way to promote animal care and appreciation. >> thanks for joining us. >>

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